25/02/2020: Introduction of New Large Denomination Banknotes
Uzbekistan introduced new 100,000 and 200,000 som banknotes to meet the requirements of the growing economy and reduce cash circulation.
08/02/2019: Exchange Rate Unification
Uzbekistan unified the official and black-market exchange rates, allowing for more transparency in currency transactions.
03/09/2018: Denomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan announced a 1:10,000 denomination of the som, as part of ongoing currency reform.
05/09/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime
Uzbekistan transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Uzbekistani Som's value to be determined by market forces.
01/01/2010: Removal of 1 cent coin from circulation
Due to its low purchasing power and production costs, the 1 cent coin was withdrawn from circulation in the Cayman Islands.
01/11/2007: Transition from Crown Dependencies to Overseas Countries and Territories
The Cayman Islands, including its currency, transitioned from being labeled as a Crown Dependency to an Overseas Country and Territory.
10/03/2001: Introduction of New Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan introduced a new som, with 1 new som equaling 1,000 old soms, as a result of currency reform.
01/01/2001: Issuance of New Banknotes and Coins
New banknotes and coins with enhanced security features were introduced to combat counterfeiting.
01/01/1999: Introduction of Cayman Islands Currency Law
The Cayman Islands Currency Law was enacted to provide a legal framework for the issuance and regulation of the currency.
01/07/1997: Pegging of the Cayman Islands Dollar to the US Dollar
The Cayman Islands dollar was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of KYD 1.00 = USD 1.20.
01/07/1994: Redenomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan redenominated its currency, with 1 new som replacing 1,000 old soms to combat hyperinflation.
01/07/1993: Introduction of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistani Som (UZS) was introduced as the official currency of Uzbekistan after the country gained independence from the Soviet Union.
07/11/1974: Creation of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority was established as the central bank responsible for regulating the currency and financial institutions.
01/01/1972: Introduction of Cayman Islands Dollar
The Cayman Islands dollar was first introduced as the official currency, replacing the Jamaican dollar.